Bilingual Payroll Specialist

About the role

This is a rare entry-level opportunity with a stable, people-first construction company where you'll gain hands-on experience, build a long-term career, and become the go-to support person for employees in the field.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll (office staff) and weekly payroll (field & federal project workers)
• Work within Sage 100 Contractor and manage time tracking from field-based apps
• Handle high-volume employee inquiries over the phone supporting field workers daily
• Aid with new hire onboarding including E-Verify, background checks, and system setup
• Support payroll taxes, unemployment claims, employee verifications, and benefit deductions
• Affiliate with certified payroll reporting (full training provided)
• Manage multiple systems and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English & Spanish (REQUIRED)
• Strong phone presence – must be comfortable being on the phone frequently throughout the day
• Ability to handle high-volume work and juggle multiple systems/tasks at once
• Entry-level friendly; payroll experience is NOT required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or similar) preferred OR equivalent relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail